Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium
Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium
The Gladiator EVO Premium is the basis of a modular VKB flight control system.
The 'Space Combat' grip is the most versatile of our grips and is equally suitable for flight and space simulation games.
With lots of buttons and axes you may configure the controller to your own personal needs and depending on the aircraft or spacecraft you fly.
For a detailed product description and to find out what's new about the EVO compared to the superseded NXT controllers, please click here.
Important shipping note
This product is in stock at our Australian warehouse and shipped without delay.
Content
- 1 GNX SCG Premium Grip (Left or Right)
- 1 GNX EVO Base
GNX SCG Premium Grip
- Compact grip design - perfect for tabletop joysticks
- Lockable Twist (Z-axis) with contactless MaRS sensor
- 1 Dual Action Trigger
- 1 Rapid Fire Trigger
- 3 Hat switches with centre push (4-way)
- 3 buttons
- 1 analog mini stick with center push (8-way)
- Programmable red colour LED
- 2 interchangeable palm rests (total 3 palm-size adjustments)
- Programmable RGB LED
- Extra button module for C1 position
- Extra hat switch module for A1 position
- Trigger cover
GNX EVO Base
- 2 Contactless MaRS sensors on X and Y axes
- 1 Auto-centreing 3-position switch
- 1 Throttle wheel
- 1 Rotary encoder
- 3 buttons
- Gimbal with ball bearings
- Adjustable dry clutches for user-tunable load
- 2 Programmable single-colour LEDs
- Tabletop base steel plate
- Operating manual
- Set of soft springs
- Set of strong springs
- Spring extractor tool
- Set of screws
- Screwdriver
- USB cable (180cm/70inch)
- Cable holder tool
General Specifications
- Base & Grip made from industrial grade ABS
- Gimbal made from glass-fiber-reinforced PA
- Tabletop base plate made from steel
- 32-bit ARM Controllers inside base and grip
- ALPS buttons (Japan OEM) for extended longevity
- Contactless MaRS sensors with High Resolution
- Plug & Play with Driver-Free Installation (Recommended for Most Users)
- Firmware Upgrade via USB
- Onboard Memory for Storing Profiles
- Optional Programming Software Available (For Advanced Users)
Dimensions
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Height table top to top of grip: 23.5cm approx.
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Base plate length (deep): 18.5cm approx.
- Base plate width (left to right): 14.5cm approx.
Warranty
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1 Year
Compatible with
- STECS Throttles (click here)
- GNX Extension modules (click here)
- T-Rudder Mk.IV (click here)
- Universal Controller Mount UCM-S GL (click here)
Instructions
Downloads
Please visit the Downloads section for the latest firmware and tools.
IMPORTANT:
VKB controllers are delivered with the latest firmware installed and flashing is not required for initial setup.
EVO Product line
Honestly overall simply best in class joysticks on the market. BUT! For space combat the stick twist is far too stiff. For other flight Sims perfect. I am using the premium and standard sticks with with setup in dual stick setup for Star Citizen and to roll is a battle in itself. The rest of the adjustments are extremely lite as required for space dogfighting but roll really takes away from the exceptional quality of the experience in the end. You need to make the twist on these sticks either clutch or cam adjustable as well so users can truly tune their sticks for space combat. Calling them Space Combat edition is a bit of a misnoma as they are 80% space combat and still 20% flight Sim sticks. Maybe a rethink on the sticks themselves as the bases are finally perfect with the new clutch adjustment system that's been implemented. The nose trigger is a fun implementation but the standard stick is equally as useful without it. And the thumb heel button with three way isn't that user friendly either but I can see it's usefulness in time still.
Overall this is why I gave a 4 star the twist on the stick really let's these amazing systems down.
I purchased two for a HOSAS set up and they are incredible. Excellent build quality and plenty of extra bits and pieces to customise the feeling to your preference. The software is a little complicated but there are plenty of recourses online to walk you through it. Planning on purchasing additional VKB pieces to go with the set up.
I got one then my wife tried it and we bought a second one. These are really great flight sticks. I am already saving for the left handed omni throttle version. Basically this is the best stick that either of us have used.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium flight stick. We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife are both enjoying it and have even purchased a second one. It's always a pleasure to know that our products are meeting the expectations of our customers.
This is an absolout nightmate to get it up and running u gotta download software , and place in folders and then u jave to make sure its all done properly or u end up like hours fkn around with stuff u have no idea about , this company is missingbout on millions just because of this one thing , absoloutly ridiculous to set up
Dear Robert, thank you for your product review and we are sorry to hear that the setup caused issues.
We would have loved to hear from you via our Support team at support@vkb-sim.com.au to assist with any issues. Of the small percentage of customers who encounter any issues we assist quickly and efficiently.
As other product reviews show most customers have an easy time to set up the controllers. They simply follow this brief setup video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRC5uPpFPzk
It usually only takes a few minutes to install and configure the controller as the video shows.
Please do reach out to us if we can help you in any way.
Thank you.
Very good flight stick for MSFS 2024 but would be better in triggers and buttons were physically numbered instead of having to keep going to config but overall very good
Hi there! Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying our Gladiator EVO 'Space Combat Edition' Premium joystick for MSFS 2024. We appreciate your feedback about the triggers and buttons and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. Happy gaming!